Successful applicants will perform in front of a packed stadium and a worldwide broadcast audience.Artistic Directors Jenny Sealey, Bradley Hemmings and Kim Gavin are looking for 5,000 enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers.
People interested in auditioning for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity have until 22 February to register by completing the online application form
Jenny Sealey said: ‘Anyone with a positive attitude, huge amounts of energy and a willingness to perform in front of a stadium audience and to millions of people around the world should get onto the London 2012 website now and sign up’
Grand finale
Applicants must be able to participate in up to two auditions in February and March, up to
three rehearsal sessions each week from
June, and a number of all-day rehearsals in the three weeks leading up
to each Ceremony. All of these rehearsals will take place in east
London.
Kim Gavin said: ‘For the Paralympic Ceremonies we’ll audition around 8,000 people to get our 5,000 Volunteer Performers. This is a great opportunity to take part in what will be the grand finale of the entire Games.'
To be eligible applicants must be aged 18 years or older on 1 March 2012. Only one application per person will be accepted and if LOCOG receives over 8,000 applications a computerised draw will be used to randomly create the short list for auditions.
Find out more about taking part in the Paralympic Games Ceremonies
Find out more about the London 2012 Ceremonies
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